Architectural Services Government Contracts

Providing a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity under the authority of FAR 16.507-6(b)(3) to add design scope to include the new office building chancery and selective compound improvements: an expanded utility building, upgraded cafeteria, landscaping necessitated by the demolitions, consular garden and waiting areas, and main compound access control upgrades via modification P00003 on Order 19AQMM24F2487 via IDIQ 19AQMM19D0060.

Providing a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity under the authority of FAR 16.507-6(b)(3) to add a building-wide façade condition survey, destructive/probe testing, and development of repair-versus-replacement recommendations via modification P00001 on Order 19AQMM26F0126 via IDIQ 19AQMM19D0072

The above identified contractor was selected in accordance with RFO 36.202-1 through 36.202-4 as the most highly qualified firm to produce the construction designs for a planned renovation of the welcome center at the Forest Products Laboratory. Evaluation of SF-330s part 2-General Qualifications, already on file with the Forest Service, resulted in at least 3 capable firms for evaluation. Negotiations with the top-ranked firm successfully resulted in a fair and reasonable price for the work; and the award details are as shown above.

Solicitation 36C25526R0136 for C211--589A4-27-100, Correct Structural Deficiencies FY26 NRM published by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Contractors must submit responses conforming to the requirements in the official SAM.gov solicitation notice and associated attachments.

07 October 2026 Amendment 5: ATTENTION: Due to scheduled PIEE maintenance, the solicitation submission deadline and the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) deadline are extended to 12:00 noon (CEST) ON 14 October 2026.Any PIEE submission issues must be coordinated by 12:00 noon (CEST) on 13 October 2026.The revised deadlines supersede the corresponding deadlines stated in all other solicitation documents. New POC added: Ms. Aubreeana Taylor, [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25 September 2026 Amendment 4: Attach Solicitation - FA561326R0004 25 Sep 2026 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25 September 2026 Amendment 3: Changelog (Document changes are highlighted in yellow): • Removed Clause DFARS 252.236-7011, Overseas Architect-Engineer Services from the solicitation • Changed Attachment 1 - Section L, Formatting Requirements • Clarified Attachment 1 - Section L Table section III and VII • Changed Attachment 1 - Section L, Proposal Package Submission • Due date extended to 16:00 (CET) on 09 October 2026. PIEE submission issues must be coordinated by 12:00 (CET) on 06 October 2026. • Updated Attachment 2 - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), due date updated to 09 October 2026 • Clarified Attachment 3 - Submission Requirements Checklist table section III and VII • Clarified Attachment 4 - Section M, Professional Qualifications • Clarified Attachment 4 - Section M, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence • Clarified Attachment 4 - Section M, Capacity • Clarified Attachment 6 - A-E IDIQ SOW, Section 1.3 Revised/ New Attachments: • Attachment 1 - Section L 25 Sep 26 • Attachment 2 - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) 25 Sep 26 • Attachment 3 - Submission Requirements Checklist 25 Sep 26 • Attachment 4 - Section M 25 Sep 26 • Attachment 6 - A-E IDIQ SOW 25 Sep 26 • Attachment 8 - Questions and Answers 25 Sep 26 • Solicitation - FA561326R0004 25 Sep 26 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18 September 2026 Amendment 2: Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) has been updated to correct the PPQ due date. Now all references to the PPQ due date are aligned at 08 October 2026. Please see Attachment 2 - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) 18 Sep 26 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16 September 2026 Amendment 1: We revised Attachment L to specifiy PIEE Submission link as follows: https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=FA561326R0004&noticeType=SolicitationNotice Please see Attachment 1 - Section L 16 Sep 26 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Government intends to award a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services in support of the 86th Civil Engineering Group (86 CEG) mission at Ramstein Air Base and 52 CES in Spangdahlem Air Base (SAB). The place of performance shall be at KMC Area or SAB or other geographically separated areas. The IDIQ Contract will consist of a ten-year Ordering Period and the Awardee Pool is not anticipated to exceed eight (8) firms. Questions will only be accepted until 18 September 2026 no later than 14:00 Central European Time (CET), to allow for adequate time to review and respond. Answers to all questions received will be consolidated and published as an amendment on 25th September 2026. See attached Solicitation - FA561326R0004 and corresponding attachments for full details and submission requirements. The Government will not reimburse any cost attributed to the preparation of the RFP.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Cox Design Associates, Inc., a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The requirement is to provide Architect/Engineer (A/E) Construction Period Services (CPS) for Project 674 19 101, Replace Boilers and Boiler Plant, located at the Temple VA Medical Center, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504. The applicable NAICS code is 541310 Architectural Services, with a size standard of $12.5M. Cox Design Associates, Inc. previously completed the 100% design and construction documents for this project under a separate A/E contract. Construction is active, and the VA now requires continued CPS throughout the remaining construction period to ensure proper interpretation, adjustment, and execution of the original design intent. The required CPS includes but is not limited to: Construction submittal reviews; Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs); Preparation of supplemental instructions and design clarifications; Review of potential change orders; Attendance at site visits and weekly construction meetings; Oversight ensuring the Designer of Record (DOR) design is executed accurately. Cox Design Associates, Inc. possesses unique design knowledge and remains the Designer of Record (DOR). Any firm proposing to take over CPS responsibilities must demonstrate in writing how it would effectively and efficiently assume full responsibility for interpreting and administering another firm s design, including: Detailed knowledge of the design rationale, engineering decisions, and analysis, Ability to perform CPS within the same technical footprint as the DOR, Willingness to assume full liability for design interpretation, corrections, or changes that may arise during construction. Any prospective A/E firm asserting capability to meet this requirement may give a written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement, including an explanation of how the contractor would be able to effectively and efficiently operate in the same footprint as the A/E DOR. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by RFO 6.103-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). The requirement will be awarded using the non-competitive (sole-source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) for sole-source awards to certified SDVOSBs up to $5,000,000. A Justification & Approval (J&A) will be posted after award in accordance with FAR 6.301. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. No responses to this notice are requested. No solicitation will be issued. If a firm believes VA should not proceed with this sole-source action, it may submit a capability statement by 10:00 AM (Central Time), October 14, 2026, to: Ms. Makarim.Abdul [email protected] Contracting Officer, NCO 17 Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The VA will NOT reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice. Information received will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. A determination not to compete the proposed contract will be made at the sole discretion of the Government.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified businesses. Reponses to this notice will be used for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, invitation for bid, request for proposal, or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research only. This is a Nonappropriated Fund purchase and it does not obligate appropriated funds of the United States Government. Nonappropriated funds are generated by the military community through the sale of goods and services and the collection of fees and charges for participation in military community programs. This purchase does not involve federal tax dollars. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses and the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received because of this announcement. We are seeking qualified sources for the potential to be added to our bidder list. Depending on market research and other influences, the NAF Procurement Office anticipates issuing a solicitation for this project around mid-November 2026. Brief description of the work to be performed: This is for the design of an automatic robotic dish room at a dining facility located at Goodfellow Air Force Base. The design will integrate automated ware washing, conveying, and robotic handling systems to support high-volume dining operations, with built-in manual bypass capabilities for system maintenance or outages. This requirement is strictly limited to design, spatial planning, and specification documentation: physical construction, equipment procurement, permitting, and installation are excluded. There may be associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and utility requirements within the design that must be incorporated to ensure completeness. Interested firms shall submit their capability statement electronically, limited to five pages, which includes the required questionnaire. The capability statement shall be sufficient in detail to allow the Government to determine the organization’s related qualifications to perform the work. Firms interested in this effort must fill out the Past Performance Questionnaire attached as part of the 5-page limit, demonstrating recent experience completing at least three (3) similar projects with three references to include contact information, which shall include a description of their experience(s) on the projects noted. A similar project is defined as a project similar in size, scope, type, and complexity demonstrating a capacity to perform. To be considered similar in size, the projects should range between $250,000 and $500,000 for the above scope. Recent is defined as work completed in the past 5 years. Vendors who do not send the required information, or who fail to meet the requirements identified in this Sources Sought, may not be invited to participate in the resultant opportunity. Interested offerors shall respond to the Sources Sought no later than 4:00 PM Central time on Friday, 16 Oct 2026 via email to Jamal Jefferson at [email protected] Subject line for the email shall appear as follows: Goodfellow AFB ARDR Sources Sought Response Oral communications, telecommunications, and faxed inquiries or comments are NOT acceptable as a response to the Notice. Only email responses will be accepted.

Provide architecture and engineering (A&E) design services for Project AFBCIF# 270022 (Project #ZQEL 25-0004), Repair Club Kitchen and Dining Room at Youngstown ARS. Scope of work includes technical engineering specifications, structural drawings, and floor layouts through 35%, 65%, and 100% design completion marks.

Provide architecture and engineering (A&E) design services for Project AFBCIF# 270022 (Project #ZQEL 25-0004), Repair Club Kitchen and Dining Room at Youngstown ARS. Scope of work includes technical engineering specifications, structural drawings, and floor layouts through 35%, 65%, and 100% design completion marks. All questions need to be e-mailed to [email protected] by 1000 14 October 2026. The Brooks Act does apply. Do not provide pricing on the SF330.

Renovate Specialty Clinics 2nd Floor Project #517-22-202 All information required for submission is provided herein. There is no separate RFP package to download. NAICS: 541310 Architectural Services (Sector: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). PSC: C1DA Architect and Engineering Construction: Hospitals and Infirmaries. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), HSA 1.3 Contracting, 200 Veterans Drive, Beckley, WV 25801, is soliciting Architect/Engineer (A/E) Services to provide Schematic Design, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), Design Development, Construction and Bid Documents, Specifications, Construction Cost Estimates, and construction period services for the Renovate Specialty Clinics on 2nd Floor project at the Beckley VAMC, 200 Veterans Drive, Beckley, WV 25801. Set Aside This acquisition is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside. Any subsequent award will require firms to be: Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov; Visible and certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification database at https://search.certifications.sba.gov; Compliant with VETS 4212 reporting at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212. Important Notice THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This is a request for SF 330 Architect/Engineer Qualifications packages only. Submission Requirements This acquisition is for A/E Services and is procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. To be considered for this contract, firms shall submit SF 330s electronically as follows: Submit SF 330 Parts I and II by email to [email protected] as a single Adobe PDF file (no larger than 10 MB). No ZIP files. Receipt must be confirmed. SF 330s are due no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on October 26, 2026. Your response shall follow the same order as the Evaluation Factors listed below. Failure to follow this format may result in rejection of the SF 330. The SF 330 form can be found on the GSA forms website at www.gsa.gov. All questions must be emailed to [email protected] no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on October 14, 2026. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov), visible and certified in https://search.certifications.sba.gov, and compliant in VETS 4212 (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212) at the time of submission and at the time of award. Include an insert with the following: SAM UEI, Tax Identification Number, the email address and phone number of the primary point of contact, and a printed copy of the firm s SDVOSB certification/registry. Offerors shall provide all documents listed and comply with all instructions for their proposal to be considered responsive. Unverified SDVOSBs will be considered nonresponsive and will not be evaluated. General Information This is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. NAICS 541310; size standard $12.5 million. No solicitation package or bidder/plan holder list will be issued, and no solicitation documents are available. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. A/E Eligibility and Disciplines The selected A/E firm shall meet the FAR 2.101 definition of Architect engineer services as defined in 40 U.S.C. 1102 and FAR 36.6. The SDVOSB architectural firm must employ the principal Architect responsible for the design of this project and be heavily involved in all aspects of the design, including stamping drawings along with other team disciplines. A/Es signing drawings must be licensed; licenses are required at the time of award. Disciplines expected to be required: Architecture; Structural; Civil; Mechanical (HVAC); Plumbing; Electrical; Fire Protection; Industrial Hygiene; Interior Design; Surveying; Cost Estimating; Certified Physical Security Specialist; and other A/E services as defined by FAR 36.6 as necessary. Project Identification Renovate Specialty Clinics on 2nd Floor Project No. 517 22 202 A/E SCOPE OF WORK GENERAL: This project, Non-recurring Maintenance, will engage an architectural/engineering (A/E) firm to provide a complete design for a new renovation of our 2nd floor specialty and support space to create updated clinic spaces. This project would provide much needed improvements at the VA Beckley Campus. This project will require extensive assistance from the A/E interior designer as this is an area that is viewed heavily by Veterans, family, visitors, and staff throughout the day to day while in the building. Our facility presently does not have an interior designer on staff. Therefore, this will require the A/E interior designer to be heavily engaged with the VA staff throughout the entire process to achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the 2nd floor. Although the project is for approximately 16,530 square feet on the 2nd, an all-inclusive concept will need to be created. This will lay the groundwork to provide a world class care setting for this hospital. This project will help reinforce the quality of care that our Veterans receive. The A/E would be expected to collaborate with other A/E firms involved in other projects throughout the facility. The renovation is anticipated to be extensive due to the building s original construction dating back to the 1950 s. Given its age, significant upgrades to all systems are expected to be necessary to meet current code, standards, and VA requirements. PURPOSE: The desired result is to provide improvements for approximately 16,530 square feet of specialty clinic space, located on the 2nd floor of BECVAMC Building 1. The renovation will provide our veterans with an updated central check-in and waiting area, improved wayfinding through updated layout, and improved traffic flows. It will also improve the clinic layout as the current clinic space was originally designed for medical surgical care. The 2nd floor has approximately 58,853 square feet that must be evaluated to determine the optimum location and layout for clinic space. The existing conditions for specialty clinics are spread over many floors of the hospital with hopes to bring or relocate most/many to the 2nd floor. This project would allow our facility to utilize a one-stop care approach by bringing services directly to our Veterans in their exam rooms. By creating correctly sized exam rooms it will help to accommodate the Veterans, their family, and caregivers who accompany them to their appointments. The design would also accommodate Veterans who use mobility scooters and larger wheelchairs. Veteran privacy will be enhanced by reducing foot and equipment traffic This project will renovate to provide space to meet VA guidelines. This project would establish a central check-in and waiting area for the 2nd floor clinics that would be easily accessible and accommodate Veterans and their caregivers. The waiting area would also improve efficiency and wayfinding, as well as increase Veteran satisfaction. LOCATION: Building 1, primarily on the 2nd floor of the VA Medical Center in Beckley, WV. PROJECT: This project includes but is not limited to the items listed below. The architect shall produce construction drawings for a full design encompassing all disciplines. Such as demolition and new construction, interiors, phasing plans for work, infection control plans, outages, mechanical and temporary access during construction, as well as furniture, fixtures, and equipment. VA Beckley has been approved for the renovation of the 2nd floor area and support space to create, expand clinics that will comply with VA guidelines. The architect shall verify and detail all utility moves and upgrades to support the renovation floorplans. All Construction drawings, including phasing, estimates, preconstruction risk assessment and specifications shall be provided to execute a turnkey construction project. The architect is to provide a plan for temporary relocation of existing clinical and support space to another location within the VA hospital (designated by COR), if needed. The architect will provide a solution for the entire area in the design. The architect will provide an interior designer to work extensively with the VA to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing floor design. Construction period services 6.1 Submission review and/or approvals for 100% drawings, estimate and specification changes. 6.2 Site visits per VA request. 6.2.1 Minimum of 48 visits total (40 for design and 8 for construction). 6.3 Update drawings (as-built conditions from contractor red line drawings), and VA correspondence during construction. 6.4 A/E will respond on site within a twenty-four (24) hour period when requested. In conjunction with the onsite kickoff meeting, that will include VA clinical staff, an onsite planning session with our Administrative Quad will be required. The VA will provide existing drawings for informational purposes to the A/E firm to review prior to the planning session. During this session it is expected to have the 2nd floor reviewed to determine viable options for the location of the renovated clinics. The goal would be to obtain quad approval moving forward in the design process by choosing the clinic location that best suits the needs of our facility. After the planning session takes place, an onsite kickoff meeting will be needed. This meeting will involve VA staff and help further outline goals and needs of the project. The A/E firm will collaborate with the VA to develop and review differing layout options for further development at the 15%. The VA will conceptually approve the options before proceeding to the 15%. The intent is for the VA to give approval and/or any recommendations/input so the project can proceed working to the 15%. Interior Designer will be required for these meetings and will showcase what the overall goal would be for this project. The Interior Designer is expected to present general design concepts. One site visit by team. The A/E will be onsite to provide the 15% design review, the revised/enhanced options shall be presented that include existing and proposed space. The objective for the session is to collaborate with clinical staff, as well as, other VA staff within a design charrette format. The presentation and onsite A/E working session will review the provided options or combination of options/designs for VA to approve. The end goal is to approve and finalize the intended area to be renovated, evaluate, and determine the best layout with the working session, and further develop the chosen option finalizing any other goals. All presented options will need to be within budget. Interior Designer meeting will be required. Two site visits by team. At the 30% design review, the design option with estimated costs shall be presented based on the previous (15% review) in a design charrette. VA leadership will make a final option selection after the 30% review. The preferred options will be executed in the remaining design effort and rendered as 3D output provided to the VA. This expected deliverable should be similar to Revit software animation. Interior Designer meeting will be required. Four site visits by team. At the 60% design review, narrative report addressing bid deduct alternatives, construction phasing, design calculations or analysis, itemized cost estimate and specifications of the selected design shall be presented. The review will also include the architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, site, fire protection and phasing drawings. Interior Designer meeting will be required. Three site visits. At the 100% design review, narrative report addressing bid deduct alternatives, design calculations or analysis of the selected design, itemized cost estimate and specifications shall be presented. The review will also include the architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, site, fire protection and phasing drawings. Two site visits by team. At the final design review, narrative report addressing bid deduct alternatives, design calculations or analysis of the selected design, itemized cost estimate and specifications shall be presented. The final review will also include the architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, site, fire protection and phasing drawings. Final Inspection with one site visit. Design shall comply with all current VA design requirements and specifications. It shall also comply/meet the requirements set forth in the Design Guide/s (latest edition). Design manuals and specifications can be found at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. Work is located at the VA Medical Center in Beckley, WV, primarily on the 2nd floor of Building 1. The selected A/E will attend pre-bid job showing. Selected A/E shall provide responses to questions asked by potential bidders and issue written responses. Project shall be designed and constructed to meet all VHA requirements including VA sustainability and green energy initiatives. See Department of Veterans Affairs Sustainable Design Manual (latest version) located at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. Project shall be designed with coordination with all VA staff input for various program areas that have impact on this project. Planning must include a total of 10% deductive bid alternates that will need to be identified and incorporated as part of the bidding documents. SPECIFICS: This design should be for a construction budget not to exceed $19,912,000. Completed design shall result in a cost that is within the budget limitations. If the base bid cost exceeds budget, the A/E shall re-design or take necessary steps to reduce the cost so that budget limitations are not exceeded. Deducts will need to be coordinated with the VA and noted on specifications and Final Design drawings. Provide contract specifications utilizing only the most current VA Master Specifications and edited to remove all impertinent specs for this project. Attend specified design review meetings and make all necessary site visits during design to gather information necessary from the existing sites, building plans, utility plans, etc. to provide a complete assessment of the proposed work. A thorough as-built shall be conducted of the existing site conditions to complete a full detailed set of documents. Assess the intent and scope of this project and work with the Medical Center staff to develop a final design, specifications and cost estimate to best suit the needs and constraints of the government, while incorporating VAMC Beckley Engineering/Facilities Management Service, Safety, Infection Control, National Offices, and Contracting Officer comments into the final design package. Incorporate in the preliminary drawings the pre-construction risk assessment evaluations that include noise, vibration and infection control. Provide bound specifications and 100% construction drawings with all references bound. Construction documents will be required to be furnished in hard copy, electronic .dwg & PDF files (AutoCAD 2018 or most current at the time of final design submission) and electronic .pdf files. All AutoCAD drawings (including subcontractors) shall be in an organized drawing file system using its Project Browser/Navigator . VA cannot send or receive any emails that contains more than 5mb of data. AE shall bind or combine files to conform to the 5mb limit. Cost estimates will be formulated detailing quantities of materials, labor, profit, overhead, insurance, taxes, etc. in the format found at http://www.cfm.va.gov Final drawings will detail measures to be taken by the contractor to assure life safety and infection control. A stated above a preconstruction risk assessment will be completed finalized and included in project submissions. Plans for phasing construction to minimize impact on the medical center will be incorporated into the construction documents. Plan construction activities to include impacts on the medical center such as relocating patient and staff, equipment, providing temporary barriers, providing temporary utilities, minimizing impact on patient flow, etc. Provide construction administration to include shop drawings/submittal review, site inspections, and RFI response. SITE INVESTIGATIONS: A/E shall make site visits as necessary to verify existing conditions and interview VA staff. Note: Information including drawings and other documentation provided to the A/E is used as reference only. All dimensions and existing conditions will be field verified and documented by the AE in the final design package. All additional references and specifications are available in VHA s Technical Information Library at address http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. A/E shall field verify every aspect that relates to the project. Coordinate visits with the Project Manager/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) assigned after award. The A/E shall arrange for and oversee the performance of such investigations. Auto CAD architectural background drawings will be provided by the VA upon request. The A/E shall independently field verify all existing dimensions, wall layouts, utilities, material types and every other design aspect that relates to the project. EXPECTATION: Submit review package so they are received on the noted day. Review *Due Date *Days from last review (Calendar Days After NTP) Kickoff Initial Site Investigation & Design Charrette 1 0   30 29 15% Design Review & Design Charrette   55 25 VA 15% Review - Completed   95 35 30% Design Review & Design Charrette   130 30 VA 30% Review - Completed   160 30 60% Design Review & Presentation   185 25 VA 60% Review - Completed   100% Construction Documents 210 25   235 20 VA 100% Review - Completed Final Construction Documents 245 10 *Design and design review time can be faster than indicated in the schedule above and may result in faster completion of the project design (or float in the VA or A/E schedule reviews). The design must be reviewed by higher level VA central office and could have an impact on time. Note: An onsite kickoff meeting will be scheduled with the A/E and VA staff for the start of the project to further outline goals and needs of the project. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Expectations: Submit complete review package in accordance with the following requirements and guidelines outlined in https://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp. Please pay specific attention to the schematic, design and construction submission requirements. As appropriate depending upon the complexity of the design, the A/E and VA team may elect to delete individual submissions which are not required. Deliver: All design packages will be delivered directly to FMSL (Engineering) on the established dates for VA review. A transmittal letter is required to go to the Contracting Officer on the same day as delivery. Include all information as follows and as outlined in the attachments for each submission. Information required for each submittal is outlined in Program Guide PG-18-15 Volume C November 2008. The manual is available at the following address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/aeDesSubReq.asp. Prepare working drawings on AutoCAD MEP/Architecture, 2018 versions or most current at the time of final design submission, utilizing its smart capabilities chases. All AutoCAD drawings (including subcontractors) shall be in an organized drawing file system using its Project Browser/Navigator . Note: In the interest of time, electronic submittals of design documents are preferred to expedite review time. PDF Email Attachments (5mb limit) or an internet Share Point site for file downloads are acceptable. Final and As Built copies should be supplied in both electronic and Hard Copy formats. Design Development 100%: Attachment D 100% Submission Requirements Requirements for the 100% Design Development. Address all comments from the 100% review and finalize required submittals. FINAL Contract Documents (CD): Attachment E Submission Requirements Submit a complete document of all contract requirements. The Cover Page shall be submitted for approval signatures. If necessary, update and submit until approved by the VA. Consolidate all necessary submittals by specification section on an Excel spreadsheet. Checklist to be utilized to track/monitor submittal process. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES: The A/E will attend pre-bid job showing. A/E shall provide responses to questions asked by potential bidders and issue written responses. Provide assistance to the VA to determine whether the contractor or subcontractor meets qualification requirements, support by written recommendations of any problems or litigation encountered in past based on firsthand knowledge. The A/E will review all submissions and provide recommendations to the VA within five calendar days upon request. AE will review and provide replies to contractor / VA generated RFIs when required by the project manager within five calendar days. AE will review contractor's cost estimates, methods of work, materials and provide recommendations to the VA. Make site visits on requests of the VA and prepare written reports to include agreed upon changes in design as determined necessary during the construction. Visits made based on errors and omissions in design will be at no cost to the VA. Participate in partial/final acceptance inspections as scheduled and generate punch list items for completion. The punch list shall reference the contract documents for specific deficiencies (i.e. specification section, drawing detail, etc.) Prepare as-built drawings on original set with A/E s stamp, based on record drawings that the contractor kept during construction. Transpose contractor s as-builts to AutoCAD (.dwg) and provide a set of updated as-builts on CD within 30 days to the Project Engineer. Final drawing submittal will include hard copies as described for other submissions as well as a CD clearly labeled with the project name, number and submittal date containing: Folder labeled bid documents . All specifications bound in one (1) word document (make sure spec sections are separated by page breaks). All drawing sheets in one .pdf file. All bound or combined files shall be limited to 5mb. Folder labeled DWG s with subfolders containing engineering disciplines (Architectural, MEP, Structural, Civil, etc.) which includes the .arj file (for every discipline) to launch and organize the drawing file system and make all drawings the current project inside of AutoCAD. Folder labeled PDF sheets containing separate .pdf documents for each discipline. Folder labeled cost estimate containing a copy of the final construction cost estimate documents. Folder labeled calculations containing final calculation documents. Folder labeled specifications with a word document for each spec section. Folder labeled misc for IH reports, materials testing, VPDES permit, soils tests, sustainability checklist, etc. Upon construction completion, red line drawings will be furnished to the A/E to prepare as built drawings. Final as built drawings will be furnished as master building drawings in a project manager format prescribed by the VA. The A/E shall review and approve all specified equipment and installation submittals and shop drawings. The A/E shall attend the pre-construction conference to review and confirm project scope. During construction, the A/E shall allow for a minimum of 8 site visits as directed and scheduled by the COR. Architect/Engineer Energy Scope of Work Energy Requirements for the Procurement of all New Construction, Major & Minor Renovation Projects: 1. New Construction: All new construction shall be designed to achieve an energy consumption level that is at least 30% below the level achieved under the latest ASHRAE Standard, if life-cycle cost effective. Use Appendix G of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 to document the energy savings. Should the 30% reduction in energy consumption prove not to be life-cycle cost effective, then the A/E shall evaluate alternative designs at 5% successive decrements to identify the most energy-efficient design that is life-cycle cost effective. The following parameters shall be used for performing the analysis: 20-year life-cycle period for system comparisons Use Public domain programs such as TRACE, E-CUBE, Carrier E20-II, etc. 7% Discount Factor Neither include taxes, nor insurance while computing cost. 2. Major & Minor Renovations and Major Equipment Replacements: For Major Renovations: Shall include any renovation where an entire area is gutted and rebuilt. Any replacement of central HVAC equipment or changes in air distribution shall be considered a Major Renovation. Reduce the energy cost budget by 20% below pre-renovations 2003 baseline. A/E shall estimate 2003 baseline energy consumption before the renovation and compare it to the proposed design after the renovation and document the 20% savings. The primary unit for energy budget reporting is the British Thermal Unit (BTU) per square foot of the area to be renovated. A/E shall develop the energy budget as required in ASHRAE 90.1-2004, Appendix G, using the same parameters outlined above for new construction. For Minor Renovations: Shall be defined as a small portion of a building, where only architectural treatments, or simple equipment replacement is planned. The renovation will have little to no impact on the central HVAC System, or energy use within the renovated area. Any part of the renovation which impacts energy consumption shall be designed with the mandate to reduce energy consumption. For example, if exterior walls are part of the project, then their R-Value shall be increased. If lighting fixtures are to be replaced, then they shall be replaced with the most energy efficient fixture that is cost effective (20-year life). 3. Renewable Energy Resources: For any work, renewable (geothermal, heat recovery, wind, PV solar, solar hot water, etc.) shall be evaluated for life-cycle cost effectiveness. ATTACHMENT A Design Development 15% Submission Requirements Deliver the following (labeled with 15% submission) and include this attachment as a checklist with your submission: 1 copy of a narrative report forwarding the design develop SD submission addressing items listed in the design requirements and any additional A/E recommendations. Complete all items listed in the A/E scope of work #10. Three design options shall be presented in a design charrette. The presentation will provide 3 options of floorplan designs for VA Management to review. Forward copy via email in .pdf format. (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 4 half size sets of all drawings produced on the latest version of AutoCAD software. 1 copy of itemized total project cost by design option. Forward copy via email in .pdf format. (email size shall not exceed the 5mb limit) ATTACHMENT B Design Development 30% Submission Requirements Deliver the following (labeled with 30% submission) and include this attachment as a checklist with your submission: 1 copies of a narrative report forwarding the design develop SD submission addressing items listed in the design requirements and any additional A/E recommendations. Complete all items listed in the A/E scope of work #11. Forward copy via email in .pdf format. (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 4 half size sets of all drawings required by project, produced on the latest version of AutoCAD software. 1 copy of itemized cost estimate by specification section or trade (labor, material and equipment). Forward copy via email in .pdf format. (email size shall not exceed the 5mb limit) ATTACHMENT C Design Development 60% Submission Requirements Deliver the following (labeled with 60% submission) and include this attachment as a checklist with your submission: 1 copy of a narrative report forwarding the design develop 60% submission addressing items listed in the design requirements and any additional A/E recommendations. Complete all items listed in the A/E scope of work #12. The report should include identifying potential bid deduct alternatives, recommended construction phasing based upon discussions with the program manager, and any design calculations or analysis. Forward copy via email in .pdf format. (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 full size sets of all drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on the latest version of AutoCAD software. 4 half size sets of all drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on the latest version of AutoCAD software. 1 copy of updated itemized cost estimate by specification section or trade (labor, material and equipment). Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of custom edited VA Master Specifications of sections to be used for the construction project. The individual specification sections shall be submitted with all proof reading edits marks highlighted and /or lined through text visibly shown. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of a master submittal list identifying all the submittals required to be submitted by the contractor for review. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of the Construction Scope of Work for review. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of drawings in AutoCAD (.dwg files) and specifications in Microsoft Word. (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit. AE shall submit on CD or DVD or establish an internet Share Point site for file transfer. Any combined files shall not exceed the 5mb limit. ATTACHMENT D Design Development 100% Submission Requirements Deliver the following (labeled with 100% submission) and include this attachment as a checklist with your submission: 1 copy of a narrative report forwarding the design develop 100% submission addressing items listed in the design requirements and any additional A/E recommendations. Complete all items listed in the A/E scope of work #13. The report should include identifying potential bid deduct alternatives, recommended construction phasing based upon discussions with the program manager, and any design calculations or analysis. Forward copy via email in .pdf format. (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 full size sets of all drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on the latest version of AutoCAD software. 4 half size sets of all drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on the latest version of AutoCAD software. 1 copy of updated itemized cost estimate by specification section or trade (labor, material and equipment). Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of custom edited VA Master Specifications of sections to be used for the construction project. The individual specification sections shall be submitted with all proof reading edits marks highlighted and /or lined through text visibly shown. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of a master submittal list identifying all the submittals required to be submitted by the contractor for review. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of the Construction Scope of Work for review. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of drawings in AutoCAD (.dwg files) and specifications in Microsoft Word. (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit). AE shall submit on CD or DVD or establish an internet Share Point site for file transfer. Any combined files shall not exceed the 5mb limit. ATTACHMENT E Final Contract Document Submission Requirements 1 copy of the construction drawings Cover Sheet in AutoCAD format for FINAL VA signatures. Forward copy via email. (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb email limit) 1 copy of FINAL design narrative report forwarding the design submission addressing items listed in the design requirements and any additional A/E recommendations. Complete all items on the A/E scope of work #14. The report shall identify bid deducts, recommended construction phasing and any design calculations or analysis. Forward copy via email in .pdf format. (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 2 full size sets of all FINAL drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on the latest version of AutoCAD software. 2 half size sets of all FINAL drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on the latest version of AutoCAD software. 1 copy of FINAL itemized cost estimate by specification section or trade (labor, material and equipment). Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of FINAL edited VA Master Specifications of sections to be used for the construction project. (Make sure that all proof reading edits marks and lined through text have been removed. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of the FINAL master submittal list identifying all the submittals required to be submitted by the contractor for review. The list shall be organized by division and specification. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of the FINAL Construction Scope of Work. Include electronically (.pdf file) (.pdf files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit) 1 copy of FINAL drawings in AutoCAD (.dwg files) and FINAL Specifications in Microsoft Word. (word files for email shall not exceed the 5mb limit). AE shall submit on CD or DVD or establish an internet Share Point site for file transfer. Any combined files shall not exceed the 5mb limit. Evaluation and Selection Information This acquisition is for Architect/Engineer services and is procured in accordance with the Brooks Act (FAR Subpart 36.6). All submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria below. A shortlist of approximately three to five firms deemed most highly qualified after initial source selection will be chosen for interviews (teleconference or virtual). The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this request and is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Evaluation Factors (SF 330): Factors I, II, and III are of equal importance and are collectively more important than factors IV, V and VI. Factor V is more important than Factors IV and VI. Factors IV and VI are of equal importance. I. Professional Qualifications Necessary for Satisfactory Performance of Required Services Identify the proposed Project Manager (PM) and each proposed key discipline lead. State each person s discipline, project role, responsibility, availability, and relevant experience. Describe the PM s discipline, years of relevant project management experience, and experience managing outpatient healthcare or clinic renovation projects comparable in scope and complexity. Describe experience applying relevant VA design criteria, technical requirements, life safety requirements, infection control/occupied facility constraints, and VA project delivery processes applicable to the announced scope. Describe the proposed team s experience designing and supporting construction of outpatient clinic renovations or fit outs in existing facilities, including construction phase services and occupied facility coordination. II. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in Comparable Healthcare/Clinic Renovation Work Identify the proposed discipline leads and specialty consultants required by the scope, including architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection, and other disciplines as applicable. Describe the firm s and proposed team s experience with project specific technical features (e.g., MEP renovation, electrical distribution, emergency power, HVAC modifications, clinical space systems, fire protection/life safety systems, low voltage/IT coordination, medical gas systems, infection control/occupied facility coordination). Relevant VA experience and comparable non VA healthcare experience will be considered. Greater credit may be given for demonstrated familiarity with requirements materially applicable to this project. For this factor, recent experience means projects completed, substantially completed, or actively performed within five years before the response due date. III. Past Performance on Contracts with Government Agencies and Private Industry in Terms of Cost Control, Quality of Work, and Compliance with Performance Schedules Discuss the firm s recent, relevant experience on Government and private sector projects, emphasizing healthcare/clinic/patient care or comparable renovation projects in existing facilities. Describe the firm s performance related to quality of A/E services, cost control and design to budget efforts, schedule compliance, coordination, and work in occupied or phased environments, as applicable. Identify up to five projects most relevant to this requirement; for each, briefly describe the scope, the firm s role, roles of proposed key personnel, schedule and cost control performance, and final outcome. Include one lesson learned or challenge from a relevant project and the action taken to address it. Disclose any final, substantiated adverse performance finding, final judgment, or final arbitration decision issued within the past five years materially related to the firm s A/E services (design quality, coordination, cost control, schedule performance). For each matter, provide project name, client, issue, final outcome, and corrective action taken. Do not include privileged, sealed, confidential settlement, or otherwise legally protected information. Unresolved allegations, pending claims, or pending disputes do not need to be disclosed. IV. Organization, Management, and Quality Control Describe the proposed project organization (key personnel, subconsultants, responsibilities, and reporting relationships). Explain the firm s approach to team and subconsultant management, discipline coordination, quality control reviews, Government communication, issue resolution, and corrective action. Describe how the approach addresses risks of renovating specialty clinics in an existing/occupied facility, including phasing and applicable healthcare/VA requirements. Provide one comparable project example demonstrating successful use of the proposed approach. V. Capacity to Accomplish the Work in the Required Time Describe the firm s capacity to perform the required services within the anticipated project schedule. Identify the PM, key personnel, and subconsultants; their responsibilities; current workload and other material commitments; and availability for this project. Describe how the firm will staff and manage the work through project milestones without adversely affecting schedule, quality, or coordination. Identify potential resource conflicts and the firm s plan to address them, including contingency resources available if needed. VI. Geographic Location in the General Geographical Area and Knowledge of Locality Describe the firm s ability to provide timely and effective support for this project at VAMC Beckley, West Virginia. Identify the staffed office(s) that will perform the work; location of the PM and key personnel; anticipated availability for site visits, meetings, and construction phase support; and any local/regional resources that will support the project. Describe the firm s knowledge of local conditions relevant to this requirement, including familiarity with VAMC Beckley or comparable regional healthcare facilities; existing facility and campus coordination; regional construction and logistical conditions; and applicable local permitting, utility, or stakeholder coordination requirements. Note Upon Award A/E disciplines include, but are not limited to, Architectural, Civil, and Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) (estimating; structural; mechanical [HVAC]; electrical; plumbing; geotechnical; certified physical security specialist; and healthcare related engineering services). Award is contingent upon the availability of funds. Contracting Office Address and Point of Contact Department of Veterans Affairs Millard Adkins, Contracting Officer (CO) 517/90C Building 2 200 Veterans Drive Beckley, WV 25801 Point of Contact: Millard M. Adkins, Contracting Officer [email protected]

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice REQUEST FOR SF 330 36C25227Q0013 Project 578-27-003: Renovate A Section 1st Floor Bldg. 1 (AE) Design/Engineering Services SF-330 Package Due: October 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST (see details below) Points of Contact: [email protected] INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE in accordance with Public Law 109-461. This is a Request for SF330s for Architect/Engineer (A/E) Design Services for Project Number 578-27-003: Renovate A Section 1st Floor Bldg. 1 (AE) at the Edward J. Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE WILL BE ISSUED via SAM.gov. A request for proposal will be issued directly to the top-rated firm for which negotiations will commence in accordance with FAR part 36. The anticipated A/E design services, to be awarded, will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Act (Public Law 92- 582), FAR Part 36.6 and VA Acquisition Regulation 836.6. Period of Performance: 449 Calendar Days Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000 NAICS Code: 541310 Size Standard: $12.5 Million SBA & SAM : in accordance with VAAR 819.7003, at the time of SF330 submission and prior to award of any contract, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is a (1) SDVOSB eligible firm; (2) Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in SBA at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ Additionally, all eligible firms must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be evaluated and eligible for contract award. If the firm is not registered in SAM, you may register online at https://www.sam.gov. 1. PURPOSE: This Source Selection Plan (SSP) outlines the procedures that will be used to solicit architectural and engineering (AE) design services for Project 578-27-003 Renovate A Section on First Floor of Building 1. The goal of this project is to provide complete AE design services to renovate section A of the 1st floor of building 1. 2. ACQUISISTION DESCRIPTION: 2.1: RFI: A Request for Information shall be published to https://sam.gov whereby interested architect-engineering companies shall submit an SF330 package. This competitive procurement shall utilize a best value trade-off source selection process identified in FAR 15. 2.1.a: Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB): For the purpose of this acquisition, the SSEB will be same as the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB). 2.1.b: Below are the individual (TEB) evaluation criteria and ratings for the SF330s, listed in descending order of importance. FACTOR 1: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE (30 Maximum Points) Subfactor 1A: Specialized Experience (15 Points). Subfactor 1B: Additional Experience (10 points). Subfactor 1C: Technical Competence (5 points). The A/E Firm shall demonstrate its specialized experience and technical competence in the design and construction period services for projects of similar size and complexity. Specialized project experience should include design of renovations to existing hospitals, renovations to buildings constructed prior to 1970 w/space constraints, design of Pathology Suites, and HVAC upgrades to existing hospitals. Additional experience includes mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, architecture, interior design and finishes, physical security upgrades, building management systems/building automation systems (BMS/BAS), Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), critical path scheduling, fire protection, construction infection control protocols, design and installation of biological refrigeration and preservation systems, design and installation of vacuum tube transport systems, and project phasing and coordination in an active hospital setting. Offeror shall provide a minimum of three (3), and no more than five (5) recent and relevant Government and private experience projects similar in size, scope, and complexity, and experience with the type of projects/competence above. Relevant is defined as those task requirements identified in the Statement of Work. Recent is defined as services provided within the past seven (7) years with at least 50% of the Construction completed. At a minimum, include the following for each submitted project (if applicable): Project title, location, contract number, and detailed narrative describing the scope of services provided including the type of work performed by the offeror and its role in the project i.e., prime contract, Teaming Partner, or subcontractor. Project Owner, owner s point of contact including telephone number and email address. Services & Deliverables provided under the contract/task order Period of Performance, including start and completion dates for design and construction if applicable. Estimated cost of construction based on AE s design Final construction cost (or projected final construction cost if still underway) The percentage of total cost resulting from changes due to AE omissions. To demonstrate technical competence, the offeror shall include narratives of how the firm addresses each of the following topics. Simply restating this list will not be sufficient. The management approach The coordination of disciplines and subcontractors Quality control procedures Familiarity with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Master Specifications and other applicable standards. FACTOR 2: PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (20 Maximum Points) Subfactor 2A: Key Positions (15 Points). Subfactor 2B: SDVOSB Compliance (5 Points). The architects and engineers on the firm s staff representing the project or signing/stamping drawings in each discipline must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience and are required to be licensed, registered, or certified by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. Provide professional license jurisdiction of issue and license numbers and/or proof of licensure. A resume for each of these key positions must be provided, corresponding with the title matching the disciplines listed for the project. At a minimum, the offeror must describe the professional qualifications and specific experience in the required disciplines within the past five (5) years. Key positions and disciplines required for this project include, but are not limited to: Project Manager Architect Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Plumbing Engineer Structural Engineer Interior Designer The evaluation will consider education, certifications, training, registration, overall and relevant experience and longevity with the firm. Offer must include the following statement of SDVOSB compliance when submitting the personnel proposed to perform the work under this requirement: I [signatory authority] ______________________, [company] _____________________; certify that the team proposed to perform under this requirement demonstrates the capability of 50% SDVOSB performance in compliance of 48 CFR 852.219-10. FACTOR 3: PAST PERFORMANCE (20 Maximum Points) Subfactor 3A: Past Performance of projects identified in FACTOR 1. (15 Points). Subfactor 3B: Average Past Performance of all projects (5 Points). Provide CPARS data for all projects identified in FACTOR 1. For any project that does NOT have CPARS data available, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is required to be submitted with the SF330. Please utilize the attached PPQ document. CPARS data and PPQs will not be included in the page count. All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed by the office/ branch/ individual team member performing the work under this contract. The following information must be clearly specified on each performance report: Contract/task order number Project title Prime firm Start date Completion date Offers shall only include CPARS data for the projects listed in FACTOR 1. The contracting officer shall directly retrieve CPARS reviews from www.CPARS.gov to determine average past performance of previous projects. Government Past Performance Information Systems may be accessed. Evaluating past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, publicly available sources, and additional projects in CPARS. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified. FACTOR 4: QUALITY CONTROL (10 Maximum Points) Subfactor 4A: Management approach (5 Points). Subfactor 4B: Quality methodology (5 Points). The A/E Firm shall describe its management approach, regarding coordination of disciplines and subcontractors, familiarity of the prime firm and any key subcontractors with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Master Specifications, ASHRAE standards, NEC, and other applicable standards. A/E Firm shall also provide the following: Quality Control organization, and management structure. Methods and procedures for control and prevention of nonconformances during design, preconstruction, and construction. Methods and procedures for nonconformance remediation at all stages of project. Methods and procedures for control and prevention of cost, and schedule overruns. Summarized schedules for selected three previous design projects that show initial approved project schedule, and any updates to schedule with time extensions. Provide a narrative to describe reasons and justifications for any deviations from initial schedule. Summarized cost estimates for selected three previous design projects that show initial approved total project cost estimate, and any increases to initial cost estimates. Provide a narrative to describe reasons and justifications for any deviations from initial estimates. Describe any unforeseen conditions that arose during construction for your last three projects. Provide a narrative to describe how your firm assisted the project management team to correct those deficiencies, and any methods used to mitigate extra costs and increases in project schedule. FACTOR 5: CAPACITY (10 Maximum Points) Subfactor 5A: Capacity to complete work within required timeline (5 Points). Subfactor 5B: Resource management and project management (5 Points). The A/E Firm shall attest to its capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. The evaluation will consider the firm s ability to meet the schedule of the overall project, as well as the available capacity of personnel in key disciplines. The A/E Firm shall also provide the following: A list that shows the total number of design and project professionals who are currently employed at the firm with professional titles for each. Total number of projects in study or planning stages Total number of active design projects Total number of active construction phase services A list of personnel assigned to each of the above projects An analysis and report of available capacity of key personnel for immediate new work The respondent shall: Summarize its approach to staffing and company resource management For the key personnel on the proposed project team, tabulate their current and projected workload as percentages of their available individual capacity. List all work awarded to the A/E Firm by the VA during the previous 12 months, as well as any current indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts that it has. List the current stage and percentage of completion for non-IDIQ projects. A signed statement shall be provided stating that the firm acknowledges that prior to award of the contract, it is required to notify the Government of any changes in its capacity that could limit its ability to perform the work within the required time. FACTOR 6: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION (5 Maximum Points) Location of the firm, as measured by the travel time (hours) between the Offeror s principal business location and Edward Hines, Jr. VAMC, Hines, IL. Architect must provide details of travel between their main office and Edward Hines Jr, VAMC Hines, IL. This includes but not limited to airport travel time, driving distance, etc. If the architect has a satellite location, the architect must provide details of a fully staffed and well-established satellite office. Leasing documentation may be requested. FACTOR 7: EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES (5 Maximum Points) The A/E Firm shall demonstrate its experience in providing Construction Period Services for hospital facilities, particularly in HVAC renovation projects. The respondent shall provide a narrative that describes the methods and procedures used to implement each of the following Construction Period Services tasks: Professional field inspections during the construction period, with descriptions of types of inspections provided, and methods used for inspections and reporting during each phase of construction Review of construction submittals Support in answering requests for information during the construction period Support of construction contract changes to include updated drawings, drafting statements of work, and cost estimates. Weekly construction meeting participation Closeout documents to include final inspections and as-recorded drawings. SECONDARY SELECTION CRITERION*: FACTOR 8: CLAIMS (-5 to 0 Maximum Points) Subfactor 8: Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. (-5 to 0 Points). * The secondary selection criterion is used as a tiebreaker, if necessary, in ranking the most highly qualified firms following the completion of discussions. The secondary selection criterion will not be applied when determining a firm s SF330 submission. 2.1.c: After TEB Individual Ratings of the SF330s are completed, the TEB shall convene and develop consensus ratings for the seven evaluation factors of the SF330s as defined above. COMMENT DESCRIPTION DEFINITIONS Strong point: Provides Merit/advantages to VA that increase the likelihood of successful contract performance. Weak point: Flaws/disadvantages that increase the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. 2.2.c: The eighth factor (Secondary Selection Criterion) will only be used if needed. The TEB shall provide a listing, in order of preference, of the firms considered most highly qualified to perform the work. The contracting officer shall issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the architect-engineer the TEB recommends for negotiations. 3. SOURCE SELECTION PROCESS: 3.1 SF330 Reviews: The board will review and evaluate the submitted SF330 s in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria to determine each individual offeror s ability and capability to perform the work required and confirmation of determination of responsibility per FAR 9.1. a) TECHNICAL EVALUATION BOARD SF330 INDIVIDUAL EVALUATIONS (1) Each board member will conduct an independent review and evaluation and complete an evaluation rating sheet for EACH SF330. Each category will be addressed with strengths or weaknesses noted. (2) The evaluation will be in accordance with the Evaluation Factors which are listed in the solicitation. b) TECHNICAL EVALUATION BOARD SF330 CONSENSUS (1) After each member has completed their independent evaluation, the Chairperson will discuss the evaluations with the entire team and assure each evaluation is complete. (2) During these discussions, the board will reach a consensus rating for each SF330 and document ratings using the consensus evaluation worksheets. The SF330 can be downloaded through the GSA Forms Library at: https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications. No Fax Responses will be accepted: personal visits for discussing this announcement will not be entertained or scheduled. Questions may be directed only by e-mail to [email protected]. VA Primary Point of Contact: Donita Grace, NCO 12 Contract Specialist, [email protected]. The page limit for SF330 s will be 30 pages max., any pages after 30 will not be considered. See attached document: P01 - SOW 578-27-003 Renovate A Section 1st Floor Bldg. 1

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice REQUEST FOR SF 330 36C25227Q0013 Project 578-27-003: Renovate A Section 1st Floor Bldg. 1 (AE) Design/Engineering Services SF-330 Package Due: October 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST (see details below) Points of Contact: [email protected] INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE in accordance with Public Law 109-461. This is a Request for SF330s for Architect/Engineer (A/E) Design Services for Project Number 578-27-003: Renovate A Section 1st Floor Bldg. 1 (AE) at the Edward J. Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE WILL BE ISSUED via SAM.gov. A request for proposal will be issued directly to the top-rated firm for which negotiations will commence in accordance with FAR part 36. The anticipated A/E design services, to be awarded, will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Act (Public Law 92- 582), FAR Part 36.6 and VA Acquisition Regulation 836.6. Period of Performance: 449 Calendar Days Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000 NAICS Code: 541310 Size Standard: $12.5 Million SBA & SAM : in accordance with VAAR 819.7003, at the time of SF330 submission and prior to award of any contract, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is a (1) SDVOSB eligible firm; (2) Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in SBA at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ Additionally, all eligible firms must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be evaluated and eligible for contract award. If the firm is not registered in SAM, you may register online at https://www.sam.gov. 1. PURPOSE: This Source Selection Plan (SSP) outlines the procedures that will be used to solicit architectural and engineering (AE) design services for Project 578-27-003 Renovate A Section on First Floor of Building 1. The goal of this project is to provide complete AE design services to renovate section A of the 1st floor of building 1. 2. ACQUISISTION DESCRIPTION: 2.1: RFI: A Request for Information shall be published to https://sam.gov whereby interested architect-engineering companies shall submit an SF330 package. This competitive procurement shall utilize a best value trade-off source selection process identified in FAR 15. 2.1.a: Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB): For the purpose of this acquisition, the SSEB will be same as the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB). 2.1.b: Below are the individual (TEB) evaluation criteria and ratings for the SF330s, listed in descending order of importance. FACTOR 1: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE (30 Maximum Points) Subfactor 1A: Specialized Experience (15 Points). Subfactor 1B: Additional Experience (10 points). Subfactor 1C: Technical Competence (5 points). The A/E Firm shall demonstrate its specialized experience and technical competence in the design and construction period services for projects of similar size and complexity. Specialized project experience should include design of renovations to existing hospitals, renovations to buildings constructed prior to 1970 w/space constraints, design of Pathology Suites, and HVAC upgrades to existing hospitals. Additional experience includes mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, architecture, interior design and finishes, physical security upgrades, building management systems/building automation systems (BMS/BAS), Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), critical path scheduling, fire protection, construction infection control protocols, design and installation of biological refrigeration and preservation systems, design and installation of vacuum tube transport systems, and project phasing and coordination in an active hospital setting. Offeror shall provide a minimum of three (3), and no more than five (5) recent and relevant Government and private experience projects similar in size, scope, and complexity, and experience with the type of projects/competence above. Relevant is defined as those task requirements identified in the Statement of Work. Recent is defined as services provided within the past seven (7) years with at least 50% of the Construction completed. At a minimum, include the following for each submitted project (if applicable): Project title, location, contract number, and detailed narrative describing the scope of services provided including the type of work performed by the offeror and its role in the project i.e., prime contract, Teaming Partner, or subcontractor. Project Owner, owner s point of contact including telephone number and email address. Services & Deliverables provided under the contract/task order Period of Performance, including start and completion dates for design and construction if applicable. Estimated cost of construction based on AE s design Final construction cost (or projected final construction cost if still underway) The percentage of total cost resulting from changes due to AE omissions. To demonstrate technical competence, the offeror shall include narratives of how the firm addresses each of the following topics. Simply restating this list will not be sufficient. The management approach The coordination of disciplines and subcontractors Quality control procedures Familiarity with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Master Specifications and other applicable standards. FACTOR 2: PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (20 Maximum Points) Subfactor 2A: Key Positions (15 Points). Subfactor 2B: SDVOSB Compliance (5 Points). The architects and engineers on the firm s staff representing the project or signing/stamping drawings in each discipline must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience and are required to be licensed, registered, or certified by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. Provide professional license jurisdiction of issue and license numbers and/or proof of licensure. A resume for each of these key positions must be provided, corresponding with the title matching the disciplines listed for the project. At a minimum, the offeror must describe the professional qualifications and specific experience in the required disciplines within the past five (5) years. Key positions and disciplines required for this project include, but are not limited to: Project Manager Architect Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Plumbing Engineer Structural Engineer Interior Designer The evaluation will consider education, certifications, training, registration, overall and relevant experience and longevity with the firm. Offer must include the following statement of SDVOSB compliance when submitting the personnel proposed to perform the work under this requirement: I [signatory authority] ______________________, [company] _____________________; certify that the team proposed to perform under this requirement demonstrates the capability of 50% SDVOSB performance in compliance of 48 CFR 852.219-10. FACTOR 3: PAST PERFORMANCE (20 Maximum Points) Subfactor 3A: Past Performance of projects identified in FACTOR 1. (15 Points). Subfactor 3B: Average Past Performance of all projects (5 Points). Provide CPARS data for all projects identified in FACTOR 1. For any project that does NOT have CPARS data available, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is required to be submitted with the SF330. Please utilize the attached PPQ document. CPARS data and PPQs will not be included in the page count. All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed by the office/ branch/ individual team member performing the work under this contract. The following information must be clearly specified on each performance report: Contract/task order number Project title Prime firm Start date Completion date Offers shall only include CPARS data for the projects listed in FACTOR 1. The contracting officer shall directly retrieve CPARS reviews from www.CPARS.gov to determine average past performance of previous projects. Government Past Performance Information Systems may be accessed. Evaluating past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, publicly available sources, and additional projects in CPARS. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified. FACTOR 4: QUALITY CONTROL (10 Maximum Points) Subfactor 4A: Management approach (5 Points). Subfactor 4B: Quality methodology (5 Points). The A/E Firm shall describe its management approach, regarding coordination of disciplines and subcontractors, familiarity of the prime firm and any key subcontractors with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Master Specifications, ASHRAE standards, NEC, and other applicable standards. A/E Firm shall also provide the following: Quality Control organization, and management structure. Methods and procedures for control and prevention of nonconformances during design, preconstruction, and construction. Methods and procedures for nonconformance remediation at all stages of project. Methods and procedures for control and prevention of cost, and schedule overruns. Summarized schedules for selected three previous design projects that show initial approved project schedule, and any updates to schedule with time extensions. Provide a narrative to describe reasons and justifications for any deviations from initial schedule. Summarized cost estimates for selected three previous design projects that show initial approved total project cost estimate, and any increases to initial cost estimates. Provide a narrative to describe reasons and justifications for any deviations from initial estimates. Describe any unforeseen conditions that arose during construction for your last three projects. Provide a narrative to describe how your firm assisted the project management team to correct those deficiencies, and any methods used to mitigate extra costs and increases in project schedule. FACTOR 5: CAPACITY (10 Maximum Points) Subfactor 5A: Capacity to complete work within required timeline (5 Points). Subfactor 5B: Resource management and project management (5 Points). The A/E Firm shall attest to its capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. The evaluation will consider the firm s ability to meet the schedule of the overall project, as well as the available capacity of personnel in key disciplines. The A/E Firm shall also provide the following: A list that shows the total number of design and project professionals who are currently employed at the firm with professional titles for each. Total number of projects in study or planning stages Total number of active design projects Total number of active construction phase services A list of personnel assigned to each of the above projects An analysis and report of available capacity of key personnel for immediate new work The respondent shall: Summarize its approach to staffing and company resource management For the key personnel on the proposed project team, tabulate their current and projected workload as percentages of their available individual capacity. List all work awarded to the A/E Firm by the VA during the previous 12 months, as well as any current indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts that it has. List the current stage and percentage of completion for non-IDIQ projects. A signed statement shall be provided stating that the firm acknowledges that prior to award of the contract, it is required to notify the Government of any changes in its capacity that could limit its ability to perform the work within the required time. FACTOR 6: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION (5 Maximum Points) Location of the firm, as measured by the travel time (hours) between the Offeror s principal business location and Edward Hines, Jr. VAMC, Hines, IL. Architect must provide details of travel between their main office and Edward Hines Jr, VAMC Hines, IL. This includes but not limited to airport travel time, driving distance, etc. If the architect has a satellite location, the architect must provide details of a fully staffed and well-established satellite office. Leasing documentation may be requested. FACTOR 7: EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES (5 Maximum Points) The A/E Firm shall demonstrate its experience in providing Construction Period Services for hospital facilities, particularly in HVAC renovation projects. The respondent shall provide a narrative that describes the methods and procedures used to implement each of the following Construction Period Services tasks: Professional field inspections during the construction period, with descriptions of types of inspections provided, and methods used for inspections and reporting during each phase of construction Review of construction submittals Support in answering requests for information during the construction period Support of construction contract changes to include updated drawings, drafting statements of work, and cost estimates. Weekly construction meeting participation Closeout documents to include final inspections and as-recorded drawings. SECONDARY SELECTION CRITERION*: FACTOR 8: CLAIMS (-5 to 0 Maximum Points) Subfactor 8: Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. (-5 to 0 Points). * The secondary selection criterion is used as a tiebreaker, if necessary, in ranking the most highly qualified firms following the completion of discussions. The secondary selection criterion will not be applied when determining a firm s SF330 submission. 2.1.c: After TEB Individual Ratings of the SF330s are completed, the TEB shall convene and develop consensus ratings for the seven evaluation factors of the SF330s as defined above. COMMENT DESCRIPTION DEFINITIONS Strong point: Provides Merit/advantages to VA that increase the likelihood of successful contract performance. Weak point: Flaws/disadvantages that increase the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. 2.2.c: The eighth factor (Secondary Selection Criterion) will only be used if needed. The TEB shall provide a listing, in order of preference, of the firms considered most highly qualified to perform the work. The contracting officer shall issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the architect-engineer the TEB recommends for negotiations. 3. SOURCE SELECTION PROCESS: 3.1 SF330 Reviews: The board will review and evaluate the submitted SF330 s in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria to determine each individual offeror s ability and capability to perform the work required and confirmation of determination of responsibility per FAR 9.1. a) TECHNICAL EVALUATION BOARD SF330 INDIVIDUAL EVALUATIONS (1) Each board member will conduct an independent review and evaluation and complete an evaluation rating sheet for EACH SF330. Each category will be addressed with strengths or weaknesses noted. (2) The evaluation will be in accordance with the Evaluation Factors which are listed in the solicitation. b) TECHNICAL EVALUATION BOARD SF330 CONSENSUS (1) After each member has completed their independent evaluation, the Chairperson will discuss the evaluations with the entire team and assure each evaluation is complete. (2) During these discussions, the board will reach a consensus rating for each SF330 and document ratings using the consensus evaluation worksheets. The SF330 can be downloaded through the GSA Forms Library at: https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications. No Fax Responses will be accepted: personal visits for discussing this announcement will not be entertained or scheduled. Questions may be directed only by e-mail to [email protected]. VA Primary Point of Contact: Donita Grace, NCO 12 Contract Specialist, [email protected]. The page limit for SF330 s will be 30 pages max., any pages after 30 will not be considered. 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Description The purpose of this announcement is to request new Architect / Engineer (A/E) qualification information for the General Services Administration / Public Buildings Service (GSA/PBS) A/E short selection for Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). WHAT IS THE SHORT SELECTION PROCESS? The short selection process utilizes the procedures set forth in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subsection 36.202-4 for Architect/Engineer (A/E) projects with an estimated total fee less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000; see RFO FAR Part 2.101). The A/E's professional qualifications, the firm's geographic proximity, knowledge of the local area as identified on the A/E's SF330, and supplemental information will be used for the first preliminary screening of firms. For each proposed project, GSA will conduct discussions with at least three (3) firms to consider anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for furnishing services. Additional information may be requested during discussions if necessary to facilitate the final ranking of firms (i.e.: past performance references, specialized experience, capacity, schedule, etc.). Upon conclusion of discussions, the top three firms will be ranked, and a price proposal will be requested from the highest ranked firm. If a fair and reasonable price cannot be negotiated with the highest ranked firm, a request for a price proposal will be sent to the second ranked firm, and so on until an award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. All acquisitions utilizing the GSA A/E short selection list (database) shall be set-aside for small business concerns unless requirements cannot be met by a small business and the Contracting Officer (CO) obtains a proper waiver. WHAT IS THE SHORT SELECTION PROCESS USED FOR? GSA will use the short selection list to award A/E contracts, valued at less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000) in CONUS/OCONUS (NOT Estimated Cost of Construction at Award (ECCA). The firm must have NAICS code 541310 - Architectural Services, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million and/or 541330 - Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $25.5 million. The firm must clearly notate which states/territories they have active production offices and which states they are licensed by November 1, 2026. Most work will be executed for repair and alteration projects within existing Federal Buildings and U.S. Courthouses. The estimated cost of construction at award (ECCA) for a majority of the project requirements could range from, but are not limited to, above micro-purchase threshold for construction (currently $2,000) to annual prospectus threshold (currently $3.961M) or higher. Fees for design services cannot exceed 6% of the ECCA. For more information about the 6% fee limitation, see FAR 15.404-9(c)(4)(ii) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15) and 41 U.S.C. 3905(b)(3). GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, including preserving more than 500 historic properties nationwide. A broad range of services potentially requested under this short list may include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Core Project Life Cycle Services - These services cover the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to post-construction closeout. Planning and Pre-Design • Feasibility, pre-design, and project development studies • Master planning • Cost estimating • Real estate market analysis Assessment and Investigation • Existing conditions surveys, and field investigation • Building condition survey evaluation reports (exterior and interior) • Environmental investigation, reviews, inventories, and audits • Energy audits and studies Design and Documentation • Concept design, design development, and construction document development (both architectural and engineering) • Interior design, including furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) • Building standard documents Construction Support and Closeout • Constructability review and evaluation • Submittal and shop drawing review • Management and inspection (M&I) services during construction and construction inspection • Building and system commissioning • Post construction contract Services (PCCS); Record and close-out documents 2. Specialized Technical & System Design - Work requested often involves the assessment, repair, and upgrade of existing complex building systems. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) • Full MEP services, including design of HVAC systems, electrical systems, and lighting • Assessment and design for mechanical components (e.g., pumps, fans, air handlers, water distribution systems) and air distribution • Design of water and waste water systems, including performance of sanitary inspections • Temperature control assessment and design and BAS system assessment and integration Building Structure and Envelope • Structural evaluation and design • Façade evaluation and remediation design • Water infiltration investigation and mitigation design safety, security, and compliance • Fire and life safety evaluation and design • Rehabs to improve energy efficiency and safety concerns • Seismic & blast protection and vertical transportation • Code compliance 3. A/E Disciplines and Expertise - A/E firms will need staff with licensed and/or specialized expertise. The following are typical disciplines and categories utilized for GSA projects. Firms do not need to have all of them, but should include the most relevant disciplines for their firm: Core Architectural and Engineering Disciplines • Architecture and anterior architecture • Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural & civil engineering, and plumbing • Historic architecture/preservation Specialized Expertise • A qualified/licensed fire protection engineer (NCEES)* • Security • Space planning & workplace • Cost estimating and scheduling • Environmental services • Building automation • Scifs Modernization and Quality Control • Building information modeling (BIM) • Quality control review and report writing SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS To be considered for future Architect-Engineer (A/E) projects, your firm must submit a package demonstrating the applicability and comparability of its portfolio to the types of services outlined above. Please submit your complete package as a single PDF document. This file, which should be no larger than 30MB and no more than thirty (30) pages, must contain all submittal documents. Submit your PDF file as an attachment via the online “GSA A/E Short Selection Submission Form” (Link provided below). Note: Hardcopy submissions received by mail will not be filed or considered. The following information shall be submitted as part of the thirty (30) page limit (LISTED IN REQUIRED ORDER): DO NOT SUBMIT ANY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION 1. A cover letter. The letter should outline the work your firm specializes in and include a brief description of your firm's capabilities specifically related to the project examples stated above. 2. SAM Entity Registration Print Out - 1st and 2nd page only to show active registration in System for Award Management (SAM). Registration is required for award of federal contracts and you must have an active registration in SAM to be considered for project work. Contractors may register in SAM free of charge at https://sam.gov/ under the header labeled Register Your Entity or Get a Unique Entity ID. 3. Standard Form (SF) 330 - Architect-Engineer Qualifications. DO NOT include subconsultants. Please include photos of accomplished work. 4. A separate list of the licensed (or will be licensed by November 1, 2026) professionals and the State/territories of their licensing. Note: This A/E short selection process is for Primes only; consultants are NOT part of this selection process. However, submitted project experience may reference work executed with consultants. Firms should highlight their specific role and explain the work they performed alongside any consultants. Consultants will be requested by project managers during project development. Submittals that don't contain the required documentation will be returned for revision and/or non selection. Organizing your submittal package in the same order enumerated above will facilitate a more efficient review process. Questions related to this announcement shall be referred to [email protected] The following information should be easily found in your SF330 Submission: 1. Relevant Project Experience, Demonstrated Comparability and Creative Problem Solving Offerors must provide a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) comparable project examples that demonstrate a wide range of repair and alterations work similar in budgets and complexities to those anticipated for contracts. An additional maximum of ten (10) relevant projects completed in the last ten (10) years can be submitted in list form. Please include relevant project photographs. A comparable project is defined as an “A/E engagement involving the repair, alteration, or renovation of existing, occupied facilities, with a focus on both architectural and engineering solutions. Specifically, the project should demonstrate specialized experience in: • Building system upgrades (e.g., MEP services or mechanical pump replacement) • Historic preservation (especially classical building architecture) • Workplace design Furthermore, a comparable project's Estimated Cost of Construction at Award (ECCA) should generally range from $50,000 to an annual prospectus threshold (currently $3.961M). • Breadth of Scope: Teams must demonstrate proficiency in seamlessly incorporating architecture and engineering to solve both complex and routine design issues within existing buildings. • Specialized Expertise: Highlight specialized experience in the areas most critical to the GSA/PBS mission. This must include work in: • Occupied buildings • Historic preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse (special consideration will be given to firms demonstrating experience with classical building architecture and design) • Building system upgrades (e.g., MEP services, mechanical pump replacement, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building controls). • Workplace design strategies, interior office redesign, and building standard documents • Creative Problem Solving: Firms must demonstrate their ability to be creative and "think outside the box" when developing design solutions, especially given the constraints and challenges of government buildings and existing customer agencies while successfully navigating constraints such as schedule and budget. 2. Team Capacity, Management, and Quality Control The team’s ability to manage projects efficiently, flexibly, and collaboratively is essential for handling the unpredictable nature of GSA task orders. • Contract Management and Flexibility: Demonstrate the ability to staff and manage contracts on an as-needed basis, accounting for the unpredictable issuance of work in terms of number, size, importance, and urgency. • Consultant and Customer Agency Management: The A/E short selection process is for the Architecture or Engineering Prime only, but the firm must demonstrate its ability to manage its entire team. Firms must demonstrate proven success in establishing good relationships with and effectively managing future sub-consultants, as well as managing scope and communication while working with difficult customer agencies. • Quality Assurance: Team must demonstrate formalized processes for quality control (QC) and a commitment to QC standards while consistently designing within the project’s budget and schedule limitations. 3. Key Personnel Education and Qualifications Key Personnel should possess the education, professional qualifications, and specific project experience that provides the best opportunity for the successful completion under this contract. • Licensing: Provide a separate list of states in which the firm is licensed or will be licensed by November 1, 2026. • Specialized Roles: Key Personnel must demonstrate expertise in disciplines relevant to the services outlined above, such as a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer1, historic preservation, etc. 1A Qualified Fire Protection Engineer is an individual with deep knowledge of fire physics and chemistry, meeting one of the following criteria: (a) An engineer with an undergraduate or graduate degree in fire protection/safety engineering, plus a minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience; (b) A registered Professional Engineer (P.E. or similar) in Fire Protection Engineering; or (c) A P.E. in a related engineering discipline who is a Professional Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and has passed the NCEES fire protection exam. 4. Past Performance Offerors should include CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System) if they have past government experience as the prime. No more than three (3) most recent relevant records. The CPARS information does not count against the thirty (30) page limit. • Impact: If a firm does not have past government experience, they will not be negatively impacted during the selection process. Please register to attend the industry outreach and Q&A meeting on October 16 at 9am PDT or October 22 at 3pm EDT by completing the “A/E Short Selection Process Registration Form CONUS/OCONUS” (Link provided below). Invites will be sent out to all registered attendees approximately one week in advance. Relavant Links GSA A/E Short Selection Process for CONUS/OCONUS - Registration Form https://forms.gle/8kd1qZfZeVMag3HG9 GSA A/E Short Selection Process for CONUS/OCONUS - Q&A https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sGIs_KEnEvP99mxeB2VKBS64IVoUixEZSOLsczc_2As/edit?usp=sharing GSA A/E Short Selection Process for CONUS/OCONUS - Submission Form https://forms.gle/7Rh3FkMkubweUHveA

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